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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 278.88 and 64.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 278.88 and 64.21 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 278.88 = 64.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/278.88 = 64.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 278.88 × 64.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 17,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906.88/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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